When the voice of Zou Ba, the Great Hero of Pinglu Island, rang out with unparalleled arrogance, all the guests simultaneously turned their gaze towards Ye Zhen.
In that instant, the atmosphere on site turned bizarre.
With just a sentence, Zou Ba not only managed to diminish more than half of the prestige propped up by the Three Water Monarchs for Sky Wing Trading Company, but also successfully diverted everyone’s thoughts in another direction—what exactly is the strength of Sky Wing Trading Company?
Receiving the embossed gift list, the Grand Steward Gai Jun’s face, which was initially full of joy, turned expressionless and indifferent.
Even an old calculative master like Gai Jun, who seldom reveals emotions, showed an unhappy expression, which speaks volus of how outrageous Zou Ba’s actions were.
"Shopkeeper, this is the gift list from Zou Ba of Pinglu Island. Take a look." Gai Jun handed the gift list to Ye Zhen with deliberately slow steps and speech to give Ye Zhen ti to manage the situation.
Zou Ba’s demand was too sensitive.
Under the guise of offering protection with ten martial artists of Realm King Realm, he demands half-shared ownership of the Market of Dulong Island, attempting to test the true strength of Sky Wing Trading Company behind the scenes.
If Sky Wing Trading Company agrees, then other major forces with Realm King Realm experts around would follow suit to take a bite from the Market of Dulong Island.
Forcing others to submit with strength has always been the best way to prosper, and if Ye Zhen compromises, it would attract more hungry wolves.
Even with the protection of the Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba, any external invasion would allow him to seek benefits, and eventually, he could slowly swallow up the Market of Dulong Island.
If Ye Zhen refuses, the problem is simple; perhaps right after the opening ceremony, the newly opened Market of Dulong Island will face the attack of ten Realm King Realm experts.
Unless Ye Zhen can display a power that deters them.
Most importantly, in situations like this, only the most domineering and direct counterattack is truly effective.
Other thods, whether Ye Zhen personally uses a forbidden technique, or employs military operations, won’t have a deterring effect.
In other words, the single sentence from the Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba has pushed the newly opened Market of Dulong Island to peril.
Perhaps with just one mistake, the Market of Dulong Island might have to shut down tomorrow.
Typically, requests like shared ownership for profit are done discreetly, but the Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba has directly surfaced this during the opening ceremony.
"This fellow probably has other motives beyond just asking for shared ownership....."
Who could it be?
Ye Zhen scanned the guests present and suddenly had a thought.
Sky Wing Trading Company has just set up at the Market of Dulong Island and has no grievances with the surroundings, and the presence around the Three Great Water Palaces wanting to seize the Market of Dulong Island’s interests would only co sniffing when the area shows prospects or prospers, like the one before him pushing the market into desperation.
"Seems like it must be that one....."
These thoughts only flashed through Ye Zhen’s mind briefly, but his actions didn’t pause.
Handling this issue, any mistake would lead to countless troubles for the Market of Dulong Island.
"Eight martial artists of the Early Stage of Realm King Realm and two of the Middle Stage of Realm King Realm, hehe, Mr. Zou, and you think such feeble power can protect our Sky Wing Trading Company?
Such feeble power is not worth even half-shared ownership as servants or slaves to our Sky Wing Trading Company." With a smile, Ye Zhen looked at the Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba, without hesitation, tearing the embossed gift list into pieces.
The earlier heroic and cheerful Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba’s face instantly fell, looking incredibly unpleasant.
Simultaneously, the guests at the ceremony displayed expressions of disbelief.
Even Hua Changjun didn’t expect Ye Zhen to respond so fiercely and shalessly, unlike the common deanor of a businessman.
Yet, unbeknownst to them, Ye Zhen was never a businessman.
"Seems Manager Di looks down upon our Heroes of Pinglu, might have to pay Manager Di a visit soday." After speaking, Zou Ba turned to leave.
"Hold on!"
Ye Zhen shouted sternly.
"What now?" The Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba turned back, eyes fixed on Ye Zhen, "Has Manager Di changed his mind?"
"Sir, several Ghost Scouts have asked to inform you that they’ve gathered information on the Great Hero of Pinglu." Big Ears Nie Ting’s voice, twisted by the sea breeze, reached Ye Zhen’s ears.
"Pinglu Island is essentially a nest of bandits, located at the junction of two water palaces adjacent to Yuanxin Water Mansion, a no man’s land, with over a million natives, ten Realm King Realm experts, known as the Ten Heroes of Pinglu, but are actually the Ten Bandits of Pinglu.
This Zou Ba is the leader of the Ten Heroes of Pinglu, notoriously ruthless in plundering passing rchant ships, or extorting protection fees from large and small markets in the surrounding area. Within two million miles of Yuanxin Water Mansion, there are six major and minor markets, each extorted by the Ten Heroes of Pinglu."
Having this intel made Ye Zhen confident in handling the matter.
Though ten Ghost Scouts were assigned to Dulong Island, the intelligence network was in infancy, and guests present often have unknown backgrounds.
The mont Zou Ba started causing trouble, Ye Zhen ordered the Ghost Scouts to gather intelligence on the Great Hero of Pinglu as fast as possible.
The Ghost Scouts were effective, but only due to the full cooperation of Yuanxin Water Monarch Dang Xiao. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been so swift.
With the genuine intel on the Great Hero of Pinglu, Ye Zhen could now freely handle the situation.
"Change my mind?" A sneer appeared at the corner of Ye Zhen’s mouth, "Boss Zou, I think you’re overthinking!"
Upon hearing the term ’Boss Zou’, Zou Ba’s eyes focused sharply, erupting with an almost tangible vicious light.
"Boss Zou caused such a scene at the opening ceremony of the market established by our Sky Wing Trading Company without giving an explanation. Isn’t it unreasonable to leave?" Ye Zhen said with a smile.
"An explanation?"
"What kind of explanation are you seeking?" The Great Hero of Pinglu Zou Ba laughed wildly, "If Manager Di wants an explanation, my brothers can give Manager Di one right now!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Zhen shook his head slowly, "If your brothers dare to cause trouble, I will surely demand an explanation from them, but since you, Boss Zou, started causing trouble, it’s you who needs to provide an explanation first!"
"Oh?"
Zou Ba’s mouth curled into a playful grin, "Seems like Manager Di intends to detain Zou Ba?"
In the next instant, Zou Ba spread his arms wide, unleashing an awe-inspiring aura of the Fifth Stage of Realm King Realm, dispersing like a shockwave to all directions.
The palpable spiritual power not only shattered the arranged platform and ceremony stage into a chaotic ss but also caused nearby guests to exclaim repeatedly.
"If that’s what Manager Di thinks, then feel free to send soone to try!" Zou Ba’s mouth appeared with a cold smile.
This scene, Ye Zhen could only shake his head repeatedly, "A good opening ceremony turned into chaos by you. Fortunately, as rchants, we value not the form but prosperity.
Red is the most joyous color, so today, our Sky Wing Trading Company will borrow Boss Zou’s blood to add so color to our opening day!" With a burst of killing intent from Ye Zhen’s mouth, his gaze turned slightly upwards to the void.
"Borrow my blood?" Zou Ba laughed in a sharp voice, "But you need to have....."
Suddenly, a seam tore open in the void ahead of Zou Ba, coincidentally positioned at Zou Ba’s neck.
Screech!
The abruptly appearing void fissure, like a sharp blade, silently severed Zou Ba’s neck, causing blood to gush out like a spring!
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